San Juan Bautista de Corias, Romanesque monastery in Cangas del Narcea, Spain.
San Juan Bautista de Corias is a Benedictine monastery in Cangas del Narcea built in Romanesque style, featuring thick stone walls and semi-circular arches throughout its structure. The building maintains its original layout with cloister and church spaces arranged in the typical pattern of a medieval monastery.
The monastery was founded around the year 1001 and experienced major expansion during the 12th and 13th centuries. During this period it became one of the largest landowners in western Asturias and shaped the economic development of the region.
The monastery preserves its religious past while operating as an upscale hotel, keeping medieval stonework and artwork visible throughout its spaces. Visitors walk through rooms where the Romanesque style shows the craftsmanship of builders from centuries ago.
The monastery sits about 2 kilometers from the town center and offers modern amenities including free wireless internet and parking on the grounds. Visitors should keep in mind that the site functions as a hotel as well, so some areas may not be accessible at certain times.
The monastery produces its own wine under the label Pago del Narcea, which reflects the growing conditions of the local region. This wine allows visitors to taste a handcrafted product grown on the monastery's own lands.
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